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Jackson-Weiss syndrome
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Unknown
Age of onset
Neonatal
ICD-10
Q87.8
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
Not applicable
Other names (AKA)
JWS; Craniosynostosis, midfacial hypoplasia, and foot abnormalities
Categories
Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases
Summary
Jackson-Weiss
Symptoms
This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
| Medical Terms | Other Names |
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HPO ID
|
|---|---|---|
| 80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Broad hallux phalanx |
Broad bone of big toe
Wide bone of big toe
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0010059 |
| Broad metatarsal |
Wide long bone of foot
|
0001783 |
| Hypertelorism |
Wide-set eyes
Widely spaced eyes
[ more ] |
0000316 |
| Midface retrusion |
Decreased size of midface
Midface deficiency
Underdevelopment of midface
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0011800 |
| Short metatarsal |
Short long bone of foot
|
0010743 |
| Turricephaly |
Tall shaped skull
Tower skull shape
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0000262 |
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormal palate morphology |
Abnormality of the palate
Abnormality of the roof of the mouth
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0000174 |
| Convex nasal ridge |
Beaked nose
Beaklike protrusion
Hooked nose
Polly beak nasal deformity
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0000444 |
| Frontal bossing | 0002007 | |
| Hypoplasia of the maxilla |
Decreased size of maxilla
Decreased size of upper jaw
Maxillary deficiency
Maxillary retrusion
Small maxilla
Small upper jaw
Small upper jaw bones
Upper jaw deficiency
Upper jaw retrusion
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0000327 |
| Mandibular prognathia |
Big lower jaw
Increased projection of lower jaw
Increased size of lower jaw
Large lower jaw
Prominent chin
Prominent lower jaw
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0000303 |
| Proptosis |
Bulging eye
Eyeballs bulging out
Prominent eyes
Prominent globes
Protruding eyes
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0000520 |
|
Drooping upper eyelid
|
0000508 | |
|
Cross-eyed
Squint
Squint eyes
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0000486 | |
| Underdeveloped supraorbital ridges |
Flattened bony protrusion above eyes
|
0009891 |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| 2-3 toe |
Webbed 2nd and 3rd toes
|
0004691 |
| Abnormality of fibula morphology |
Abnormality of the calf bone
|
0002991 |
| Preaxial foot |
0001841 | |
| Split foot |
Lobster-claw foot deformity
Split-foot
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0001839 |
| Symphalangism affecting the phalanges of the hand |
Fused finger bones of the hand
|
0009773 |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| 0000006 | ||
| Broad hallux |
Broad big toe
Wide big toe
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0010055 |
| Calcaneonavicular fusion | 0008122 | |
| 0001363 | ||
| Hallux varus | 0008080 | |
| Malar flattening |
Zygomatic flattening
|
0000272 |
Diagnosis
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
Testing Resources
- The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.
Learn more
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
Where to Start
- Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Jackson-Weiss syndrome. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.
In-Depth Information
- GeneReviews provides current, expert-authored, peer-reviewed, full-text articles describing the application of genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with specific inherited conditions.
- The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Jackson-Weiss syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
- Jackson-Weiss Syndrome. NORD. December 31, 2010; https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/jackson-weiss-syndrome/. Accessed 5/14/2011.